eholm Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The new appointment will really show us where the new owners want us to go and how we are going to get there. Massive appointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 That's the thing with official club statements, they are short and dignified. It does my head in. For once, can't a club release a statement going on record how shite a job they believe the current manager did, and how they are livid the cretin just hung about for the payday, leaving them no choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Amazing, poor results, dire performances, disrespecting fans......None of these things tipped his management over the edge.....then somebody threw a cabbage 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 18 hours ago, CosmicVillan said: He sounds absloutely shot in the interview post match. Dead Man Walking Told you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 And we're done. Thanks for last season Steve, enjoyed most of that. Should have gone then, but onwards and (hopefully) upwards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post markavfc40 Posted October 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2018 Glad to see he is gone. Everything that needs to be said about the reasons for his departure have been so I am not going to go over old ground. As it is over now I will say that I think he is a decent man, who did his best and I wish him well in the future. If that future includes him returning to VP with another team he'll get a decent reception from at least my seat in the Holte. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 With the resources available and the (lack of) football quality he's served up, he's been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster. Good **** riddance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Headline - Potato toppled by Cabbage after making a hash of it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KentVillan Posted October 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Can everyone please just remember that Steve Bruce is a human being who lost both his parents in quick succession less than a year ago. From https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-boss-steve-bruce-14327932 (23 Feb 2018): Quote The Aston Villa boss described a ‘heartbreaking’ period in his personal life in an interview with The Timesahead of this weekend’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday. It was in the same city last month where he endured one of the most painful moments in football. His mother, Sheenagh, had been taken ill before Villa’s 1-0 win over Sheffield United and Bruce admitted: “That was the worst night, I was in a place where I couldn’t concentrate on anything,” When his father, Joe, passed away a fortnight later, his world was ripped apart. So it’s now clear why the emotionally-charged clash with Birmingham City soon after meant so much. “Even though I’d lost my dad, I had to be at that game,” he told The Times. “He would have wanted me there. “He would have said, ‘Just do your job, son. No fuss.’ There's no need to keep sticking the boot in. Edit: apologies to moderators for not including a quote from the article - have amended. Edited October 3, 2018 by KentVillan responding to moderator warning 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Yesssss!!! Praise McGrath he's gone. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted October 3, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: If that future includes him returning to VP with another team he'll get a decent reception from at least my seat in the Holte. Will probably ask if you can play RB? Seriously though it's the right decision. I posted earlier if he had still been in charge for the Millwall game then there was every chance that the atmosphere would turn toxic if Villa conceded early. The Millwall fans would have also taken the Mickey. This has now been averted. I'm in no doubt he tried his best in getting Villa back where they belong but ultimately his best is no longer good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Gough on TS calling for Bruce to replace Jose. That is the power of keeping the media sweet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) I applaud those being magnanimous on here, personally I feel he failed at every level. Round and Bruce were responsible for two things, getting the club back to the premier league and developing the “Villa Engine”. In both instances they totally failed despite having a budget the envy of most Championship clubs. For those who think he steadied the ship. I disagree, we are just as rudderless and lost as we were when he came in. We will never know but my gut tells me we would have done better with RDM being given the time Bruce was afforded. Our squad is imbalanced and planned on the back of a fag packet, we have to rebuild AGAIN! We know start again having wasted numerous millions and two years on dross. Meanwhile, Wolves and Fulham have shown us how it should have been done, it really isn’t rocket science. Thanks for nothing Steve. Edited October 3, 2018 by macandally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted October 3, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Gough on TS calling for Bruce to replace Jose. That is the power of keeping the media sweet. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Absolute comedy gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Can everyone please just remember that Steve Bruce is a human being who lost both his parents in quick succession less than a year ago. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-boss-steve-bruce-14327932 There's no need to keep sticking the boot in. Feel sorry for him but we all have personal lives and jobs. His family bereavements are separate to his job as manager at Villa. You can concurrently feel sorry for him on a personal level and thank **** to the almighty heavens of McGrath that the spud has gone! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, macandally said: I applaud those being magnanimous on here, personally I feel he failed at every level. Stride and Bruce were responsible for two things, getting the club back to the premier league and developing the “Villa Engine”. In both instances they totally failed despite having a budget the envy of most Championship clubs. For those who think he steadied the ship. I disagree, we are just as rudderless and lost as we were when he came in. We will never know but my gut tells me we would have done better with RDM being given the time Bruce was afforded. Our squad is imbalanced and planned on the back of a fag packet, we have to rebuild AGAIN! We know start again having wasted numerous millions and two years on dross. Meanwhile, Wolves and Fulham have shown us how it should have been done, it really isn’t rocket science. Thanks for nothing Steve. Round & Bruce (& Wyness). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 1 hour ago, TheMelvillan said: yes we do No we don't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I am going to eat more cabbage in future. I had no idea that it had such influential powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Yes! Bye bye Brucie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 19 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Can everyone please just remember that Steve Bruce is a human being who lost both his parents in quick succession less than a year ago. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-boss-steve-bruce-14327932 There's no need to keep sticking the boot in. I lost my brother 2 years ago at the relatively young (for modern times) age of 52. I didn't use it as an excuse for f****** up my job and I would expect no sympathy from an employer for total under achievement. Yes it's sad but shit happens and life goes on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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